How To Keep Yourself Healthy In Monsoon

13/08/2018

The monsoon season in India has arrived, it makes a perfect time to enjoy the beauty of nature and beat the grueling heat. However, staying healthy is very important in this season because the rainwater makes it easy for the mosquitoes to breed and transfer infections like deadly malaria and dengue. In addition to it, viral infections, skin infections, and fungal issues are also very common due to high humidity and low immunity.

Here are top 20 best tips to keep yourself safe and healthy during Monsoon season.

1) If you love street food, then the rainy season is not the right time to enjoy the delicacies, the polluted water, and raw veggies can take a toll on your health.

2) Always keep yourself well protected with strong mosquito repellents. It will safeguard you from mosquito bites.

3) Avoid walking in dirty waters, it can lead to several fungal infections of feet and can severely damage the nails too.

4) Wherever possible, avoid walking near the clogged water on the road, the water can be easily splashed on all over if you are standing or walking nearby.

5) After coming back home, wash your feet well with warm water. It will prevent spreading of infection.

6)While going out make sure to wear socks and shoes, if they get wet, dry them wherever possible, avoid wearing wet socks and shoes for too long.

7) If you get wet in rain, take bath with disinfected warm water. This will help you to stay away from skin issues.

8) Drink a lot of water and keep yourself well hydrated.

9) Make sure to take bath twice a day, since the change in temperature can lead to humidity build-up, in addition to it sweat and dirt can cause skin allergies.

10) Keep your body warm and protect yourself from cold and cough.

11) Skip the air conditioner when your cloth is damp or the hair is wet.

12) Say no to tight-fitting clothes and avoid using synthetic fiber. The best option is to wear cotton and linen fabric during monsoon.

13) Make use of anti-fungal talcum powder to prevent discomfort caused due to the sweat and moisture on skin folding. If your skin is prone to fungal or bacterial infection, use medicated talc.

14) If you have breathing trouble or asthma, avoid damp walls. It can lead to breathing in harmful fungus.

15) Includes fruits and veggies loaded with natural vitamin C. It will help to boost the immunity and keep the infections at bay.

16) Take necessary precautions like an umbrella, raincoat while stepping out.

18) Keep the children away from the outdoor play area in the rainy season.

19)Keep a check on your diet and avoid oily and spicy food. It can cause stomach upset during monsoon.

20) Drink Te-A-Me refreshing tea infused with all the goodness of nature.Drink Te-A-Me refreshing tea infused with all the goodness of nature. I love the refreshing taste , it is lip-smacking and we as a family enjoy it the most. Drink Te-me refreshing tea infused with all the goodness of nature. It comes in 2 healthy flavors one is cardamom and another is Ginger tulsi ,perfect for monsoon. Every cup is loaded with natural antioxidant properties, The best part is every ingredient is herbal and boosts the immune system. The te-a-me is free from caffeine and 100 % vegetarian option which helps to keep the body functional in tough monsoon season..

Proper care during monsoons will make the whole experience fun as well as infection-free. Good tips, Priyanka! I love teas and Tea-A-Me is one of my favourite brands. Will surely try out the litchi flavour.
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The toughest bit is to protect oneself from cold in this weather! The second is addiction to tea. One feels like having chai all the time. Green tea is a good substitute for the usual tea. I like the one you have mentioned

wow… amazing list! I am bookmarking it. I know we shouldn’t eat street food but I cant say ‘No’ to golgappa!! 🙂
And yes, if I wet in rain then I take bath. Its imp. Fruits and vegetables we should eat properly and green tea is best for monsoon too.

Monsoon is here and these tips were much needed . I try to avoid junk food and keep myself protected from mosquitoes but you never know..mosquito repellants are helpful. Yes we shouldnt wear tight clothes either. Thanks for sharing the tips.

Very useful tips. Specially no air conditioning and tight clothes during monsoon. You even covered for people already having problems like asthma. And last part of having Teame infusion tea was the perfect end.